One crafty bitch...

November 16, 2003

Aran Reprise

As I'll be going to Boston later this week, I was thinking about portable projects. My Star turtleneck is progressing nicely, but I realized it was the most portable project I have and must be saved for travel. Therefore, with that rationalization behind me I started a new sweater. I ripped out my huge aran sweater in September, washed the crinkled yarn and shoved it under my bed to age. My intent was to find another aran pattern that would actually fit me. I came across a lovely aran in Rebecca #26, and this time I thought I'd swatch to see how close to gauge I could get. Well you can't really swatch an 88 stitch aran pattern so I cast on and went for it. Guess what, gauge is spot on! Behold...

I'm a sucker for Arans in light colors, especially Arans as flattering as this one is going to be. Is that ribbing on the side, or mini cables? Whatever it is, it's gonna do a good job of hugging the waist. Vrooooom!

Kristine, I'm using a size 7 needle, which means the rest of the world would use a 9.

Hop-a-long Becky, that is indeed 2x2 ribbing on the sides which will hopefully be flattering to the midsection of moi. I'm always faced with size dilemma, my bust is 35" and patterns are sized 34/36/38 etc. Does one go big or small? I opted for 36/38 on this one as it's heavier outdoory sweater. If it was a sexy little number, I'd go smaller...Maybe I'll do more chest presses at the gym and try to get the girls one inch bigger...

oh i'm so jealous!! that is one of my faves from that book! i'm with you on the bust issues, altho mine are caused by rib cage width. i generally go for the bigger b/c i hate feeling all sucked into the smaller. :)